Monday, May 30, 2011

There’s nothing more beautiful than Sydney’s Harbour on a sunny day and I’m always envious of those who are fortunate enough to wake up to that view every morning. I would probably never have the opportunity to own or live in one of these apartments (I don’t see myself become a multi millionaire anytime soon) however, Sydney’s foreshore has always been a place where I want to live.

You would always have prime position for amazing NYE parties....

This post is Day 23 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

I have only recently jumped on the lipstick bandwagon, I think its because I had never felt the need to experiment with my lip colour and I was happy with a sheer lip gloss or balm - oh how that has changed.

I purchased the Clinque Butter Shine Lipstick in Baby Baby based on colour alone (as I wanted a neutral nude) but it wasn’t until I first applied it that I fell in love.

In true Urban Decay fashion these eye shadows are beautifully pigmented and when teamed with the Primer Potion become even more vibrant.

Do some of these colours look or sound familiar?? That’s because this palette contains Gunmetal, Smog and Half Baked from the much sought after Naked Palette.

Purchased for $34.95 from Beauty Bay, I would recommend this palette for those (like me) who don’t own a Naked Palette however; if you have been lusting for one don’t give up as for an additional $10 or less you receive an additional six neutral shades.

As I have been recently experimenting with colours, I particularly love Minx as a liner for a pop of colour to my always neutral eyes.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

I have been recently tweeting asking around for a good illuminator to mix in with my foundation to give my dull skin a “pick me up” and had wanted to try Revlon Skin Lights but it has been discontinued (story of my life).

Passing by my local MAC counter last week, the helpful assistant introduced me to their Lustre Drops.

The one I purchased, Pink Rebel is a gorgeous sheer pink with a slight gold shimmer that is added to your foundation to give your complexion an illuminating glow – just what I needed.

MAC describes its Lustre Drops as a bronzer that applies like liquid sun. Water-based, beautifully smooth to apply with added pearlized lustre.

The bottle contains 18ML (0.60 US FL OZ) and was AUD$40 however, a little goes a long way and I have a feeling this little bottle of sunshine will last me quite a while.

Monday, May 23, 2011

I love these two, as they are both charm style bracelets and each of the charms or beads where given to me as a gift or purchased for a memory or occasion.

On my Thomas Sabo I have a white zirconia as my birthstone for April and a little aeroplane representing my love of travel. On my Pandora, I have a series of mismatched silver and munro glass beads and my most recent addition a little birthday present bead, given to me on my last birthday.

This post is Day 15 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.

My current fave fashion or style icon would have to be the dashing miss Kim Kardashian. Kim always looks so beautifully put together, I guess when your part owner of three fashion boutiques you learn a thing or two about what goes with what.

I particularly love Kim’s casual style, I think because it’s so accessible and well so…me! Some of my current casual outfits consist of skinny jeans or leggings, a long fitted or flowy top accessorised with a big gathered scarf – á la Kim K.

Who is your fave fashion icon?

This post is Day 13 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.

Friday, May 20, 2011

I’m really loving the colours turquoise, pale greens or greeny blues at the moment. There’s something very relaxing and warming about this colour, it may be that it reminds me of a tropical beach.. just what I need as the weather is starting to get colder and colder.

I put together this set from Polyvore.com of some pieces in this beautiful colour.

To keep with the greeny blue theme, I have also been following the current beauty blog hype over the new Essie Summer collection Brazilliant and have been lusting for two particular colours in the collection; Absolutely Shore and Smooth Sailing. I have never tried an Essie nail polish but I have been hearing great things and these two particular colours are very pretty.

Absolutely Shore

Smooth Sailing

This post is Day 12 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Nude by Nature foundation is a loose powder that contains natural minerals such as iron oxide, mica, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide, that gives a natural coverage without any hidden nasties such as fragrances, dyes, preservatives, chemicals, fillers, or synthetic binders that can be found in other make up brands.

When I first came across Nude by Nature I was a little sceptical that a loose powder could give the flawless coverage that it was advertising, but I was pleasantly surprised at the result and I loved that it was so quick and easy to apply.

The Nude by Nature foundation range has three products; the Natural Mineral Foundation available in light, medium and dark (I purchase light as you can always darken it up with a bronzer), Mineral Bronzer and Mineral Finishing Veil.

Personally, I just use the foundation with my own bronzer from a different brand. I have tried the finishing veil which Nude by Nature claims that it diffuses the appearance of wrinkles and adds that luminous, poreless, flawless complexion similar to airbrushing – however I feel the finishing veil is a luxury not an necessity.

Unfortunately, the Nude foundation is not a wonder product and you will need to conceal any dark circles, pimples, redness or any other problem areas before you apply. To apply, simply tap the mineral powder into the lid and use a powder or kabuki brush and swirl in the powder and tap off the excess. Gently buff onto face in circular motions until you receive your desired coverage. Finish with a light bronzer to frame the face or highlight features.

This photo is from one of those “You had to be there moments” but I’ll try by best to briefly tell the story behind the photo.

My friends and I were at a Mauritian Fundraising Ball to support my boyfriend who was playing in the band. During the Ball, a raffle would be drawn and one of the prizes was a storage box full of “Mauritian Delights” (An assortment of mixed sweets and goodies from Mauritius) my friends and I were thinking “Wouldn’t it be funny if we won the Mauritian Delights?!” After a few wines, enjoying the music and being silly the raffle was drawn and when the Mauritian Delights prize was called my friend was excitedly yelling I won, I won! Thinking she was joking, we were all surprised when she got up and went down to collect the prize – I always laugh to myself when I see this photo of my friend with a box full of Mauritian Delights J

This post is Day 8 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Last week I purchased this cute pack of OPI minis from David Jones for $24.95, which includes four nail polishes from the new Pirates of the Caribbean - On Strangers Tides collection.

I would describe these colours as dusty pastel which complement each other nicely. The little mini bottles are so cute and convenient for those (like me) who have a vast nail polish collection and although these minis don't have the ProWide brush (like the regular size) they are still easy to apply but require two coats.

My two favs from this set are Stranger Tides, the light moss green colour and Skull & Glossbones the glossy grey as they are unique to my nail polish collection. Sparrow Me the Drama (pink) and Planks a Lot (purple) as also nice colours but are very dupe-able as I own many purples and pinks.

Also in the OPI Pirates of the Caribbean collection (but unfortunately not included in this set) is a Silver Shatter coat which aims to add a "ARG-uably" quirky twist to the standard manicure.

I’m definitely an animal lover, I love all creatures great and small but I must say my favourite animal is mans best friend…. That’s right, I’m a dog lover!

I’ve always been a big dog lover, my first dog Ollie (RIP) a Labrador and my old next door neighbour had two Rottweilers, Sasha and Rosco who I have very fond memories with of playing with them as a child, and it turned out my boyfriends family also have a Rottweiler, Tyson who is a total cutie. However, since my sister got her little Jack Russell cross Chihuahua named Jack, who is a total character I may have swayed towards little dogs.

My boyfriend and I really want a dog when we move but I’m not sure what breed… I have been thinking along the lines of a Dashound (sausage dog) but I’m open to suggestions as moving out may be a while away...

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Jack, our... (well offically my sisters) Jack Russell cross

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This post is Day 7 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.

So I’m a little delayed in posting my day 5 as Blogger had some technical difficulties over the past few days, but here it is……

Apart from my all time favourite things to do like shopping and my new found love of blogging my ultimate favourite thing to do is going on holidays.

I love the planning, the excitement of being in new surrounds, good food and cocktails, the shopping and how you always feel relaxed and carefree.

For my birthday, my boyfriend surprised me with a booked holiday to Queensland’s Hamilton Island (featured on Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure), I cannot wait to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and visit the white sands of Whitehaven Beach – August cannot come any sooner!!

Some of my ultimate wish list holiday destinations are Europe, USA and an Australian road trip which I’ll hopefully get around too one day (money permitting).

I have posted below some snaps of my recent holidays destinations…enjoy, and remember… no leave, no life :)

Aloha, from Waikiki Beach Hawaii

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Le Meridian Resort, Vanuatu

Sunset, Denaru Island Fiji

This post is Day 5 of my 30 Day Blog Challenge; click here to view my introduction.